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« on: November 18, 2007, 10:41:06 »

We're losing a 153 to Northern in December! but don't worry, we're getting one of their 153's in return, bit of a pointless swap really? but 318 is gutless so they're getting a crap one!
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2007, 11:32:14 »

Payback.
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2007, 17:55:16 »

What's the point?
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2007, 17:58:12 »

What's the point?
Swapping an Angel 153 for a Porterbrook 153?
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2007, 19:52:42 »

What's the point?
Swapping an Angel 153 for a Porterbrook 153?

Fair play I suppose.
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2007, 19:53:10 »

What's the point?
Swapping an Angel 153 for a Porterbrook 153?
More than likely, 318 is a total wreck though! it smokes like a bonfire and is gutless! ha ha Northern, have that!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2007, 20:17:29 »

What's the point?
Swapping an Angel 153 for a Porterbrook 153?
More than likely, 318 is a total wreck though! it smokes like a bonfire and is gutless! ha ha Northern, have that!!!!

...about the same as the 142's then!
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2007, 21:13:46 »

...about the same as the 142's then!
Which I see Northern are now being told to bring out of storage as they aren't going to get the FGW (First Great Western) 158s after all, only some centre carriages from ex Central trains 158s with the FGW units being shared between Scotrail and East Midlands trains. Though as its the Dft making these decisions on who gets what expect that to change.
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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2007, 21:51:49 »

is this confirmed, or is it just rumours?

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« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2007, 23:53:04 »

...about the same as the 142's then!
Which I see Northern are now being told to bring out of storage as they aren't going to get the FGW (First Great Western) 158s after all, only some centre carriages from ex Central trains 158s with the FGW units being shared between Scotrail and East Midlands trains. Though as its the Dft making these decisions on who gets what expect that to change.

I think we should form a human chain at the entrance to the depot preventing the 158's from leaving (excluding the FGW staff as obviously we don't want you all getting sacked!)
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2007, 15:25:16 »

is this confirmed, or is it just rumours?


I actually read in Rail Mag thats out this wednesday (I get it by post) and not an internal source like I usually get it from!
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2007, 20:14:06 »

is this confirmed, or is it just rumours?


I actually read in Rail Mag thats out this wednesday (I get it by post) and not an internal source like I usually get it from!

The Railway Magazine...?
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2007, 20:15:25 »

No, RAIL  Wink
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2007, 20:18:23 »

No, RAIL  Wink

Load of rubbish then. Reverse the letters of Rail Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2007, 20:31:08 »

Quote from: mada
I think we should form a human chain at the entrance to the depot preventing the 158's from leaving
Wouldn't it be easier to sneak in the depot at night and swap the unit numbers around?
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